Basil was silent for a long time before he finally asked, "Why is it that you only allow jealousy to be your motivation? I've known Leith for not even two days, yet you keep insinuating that I'm interested in him. That's just ridiculous!" He shook his head, clearly exasperated. "And I don't give a damn about your father or him being a drunk or anything. What I care about is accomplishing our objective in the most rational manner, yet you're making that harder and harder every day. This isn't about me, it isn't about you, it's about something far more important than either of us. So stop being a selfish child!" 
	He huffed, turning around and walking towards the exit once more. 
	[i]He came here to protect me? Well, I'm the wrong person; that's likely why he feels so cheated now.[/i]

	Leith sighed, relieved that he had finally abandoned the weapon. "I don't kill children, alright? If I have an option, that'll be my last resort. And I could tell that you were just scared, so..." He shrugged.